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Triphenylphosphonium bromide

SKU 20107888 CAS 6399-81-1 C18H16BrP MW 343.20 Available on enquiry

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Triphenylphosphonium bromide is a phosphonium salt used in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of phosphine ligands and as a mild Brønsted acid catalyst. It appears as a white to off-white crystalline powder. CAS: 6399-81-1, Molecular Formula: C18H16BrP, Molecular Weight: 343.20 g/mol, Storage: Ambient. Molekula supplies Triphenylphosphonium bromide from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU: 20107888
CAS Number: 6399-81-1
IUPAC Name: triphenylphosphane;hydrobromide
EC Number: 229-012-6
Molecular Formula: C18H16BrP
Molecular Weight: 343.20
Exact Mass: 342.0173
SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)P(C2=CC=CC=C2)C3=CC=CC=C3.Br
InChIKey: CMSYDJVRTHCWFP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI: InChI=1S/C18H15P.BrH/c1-4-10-16(11-5-1)19(17-12-6-2-7-13-17)18-14-8-3-9-15-18;/h1-15H;1H
PubChem CID: 80811

Synonyms

C18H16BrP
Ph3P.HBr
Phosphine, triphenyl-, hydrobromide
Triphenylphosphane--hydrogen bromide (1/1)
triphenylphosphane;hydrobromide
triphenylphosphine bromine
Triphenylphosphine compd. with Hydrobromic Acid; Triphenylphosphonium bromide
Triphenylphosphine hydrobromide
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Frequently asked questions

What is triphenylphosphonium bromide used for?

It is commonly used as a mild Brønsted acid catalyst and in the synthesis of phosphonium salts for organic reactions.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight?

The formula is C18H16BrP with a molecular weight of 343.20 g/mol.

How should triphenylphosphonium bromide be stored?

It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.

What grade is available?

Available in reagent grade; custom grades may be available upon request.

Can Molekula supply it in bulk?

Yes, bulk quantities are available—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.

What documentation comes with the order?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA); additional documents like SDS can be provided upon request.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.